Pectinatella magnifica
| Pectinatella magnifica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Bryozoa |
| Class: | Phylactolaemata |
| Order: | Plumatellida |
| Family: | †Lophopodidae |
| Stem group: | Pectinatella |
| Species: | P. magnifica |
| Binomial name | |
| Pectinatella magnifica (Leidy, 1851) | |
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Pectinatella magnifica, the magnificent bryozoan is a member of the Bryozoa phylum, in the order Plumatellida. It is a colony of organisms that bind together; these colonies can sometimes be 2 meters in diameter. These organisms can be found mostly in North America with some in Europe. They are often found attached to objects, but can be found free floating as well. They form a translucent body with many star-like blooms along the outside. The density of the organism is similar to that of gelatin, and is easily breakable into smaller chunks.[1]
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Statoblast of P. magnifica
References
- 1 2 Van Der Waaij, Michiel (October 19, 2011). "Pectinatella Magnifica". Bryozoans.nl - Zoetwater Bryozoen (mosdiertjes) in Nederland.
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